NEMA SBP 5:2015

Health care facilities are highly complex and highly regulated organizations. When designing a code call system and the associated call handling processes, the following minimum considerations need to be addressed:Regulatory RequirementsClinical requirementsCode call system requirementsAreas to be covered and responsibilities of the code response teamsCode response team personnelCode call protocol including:Call initiationCall notificationExpected response timeCode response proceduresCode response team responsibilitiesSupporting staff responsibilitiesCall completion and terminationTrainingCode call system maintenanceCode events recording, records retention, and reporting requirements ? Other related concerns